Your MSA Admissions Process
Your future in anatomy starts here.
We’re excited to help you begin. Follow these steps to get started on your application for Des Moines University’s Master of Science in Anatomy.
Choose Your Track
Non-Thesis Track
Applications for the Master of Science in Anatomy non-thesis track are submitted directly through the Post Baccalaureate Centralized Application Service. Applications are reviewed once they are verified and complete.
Thesis Track
Applicants are highly encouraged to contact the professor they are interested in working with before applying.
Applications to the Master of Science in Anatomy thesis track program are submitted directly through the Post Baccalaureate Centralized Application Service. Applications are reviewed once they are verified and complete.
Application Timing
DMU uses rolling admissions. We recommend you apply and submit application materials early in the cycle.
- The application to the MSA program opens in August.
- For your best consideration, we recommend that you submit all materials by early July.
- Applications are reviewed once they are complete and/or verified.
Application Process
1. Review the Requirements for Admission
Review the MSA program’s admission requirements before proceeding.
2. Submit Your PostBacCAS Application
Applicants apply through PostBacCAS.
All supporting documents may be submitted through PostBacCAS. The personal statement/essay should address motivation for joining the MSA program. Because transcripts and test scores may take several weeks to process by PostBacCAS, we strongly recommend that you begin your application before the July deadline.
3. Submit Additional Materials
In addition to the PostBacCAS application, you must submit:
Official Transcripts
Submit all official transcripts to PostBacCAS. Official transcripts should list all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework, including grades and degrees. Transcripts must be from a regionally accredited college or university within the United States.
Evaluations/References
Please provide contact information for a minimum of three references. Evaluations may come from a professor, academic advisor, employer, supervisor or mentor.
Official Test Scores (optional)
Send your official MCAT, GRE or DAT scores to PostBacCAS(DMU’s code for PostBacCAS is 4414). Submission of official test scores is optional.
Admissions Decisions
An interview is required for admission. Currently, interviews are offered virtually.
Accommodations in Education Policy
DMU is committed to providing equal education opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. Our Accommodations in Education Policy ensures compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Iowa Civil Rights Act and other relevant laws.
To learn more about our policy and how we support students with disabilities, view the Accommodations in Education Policy.
